Hot Boys - Guerrilla Warfare

ghetto foolishness

i like the Hot Boys and really like Juvenile, but this is not good. the only thing good is "we on fire" and "I need a hot girl". just download those 2 songs onto your Ipod and skip this album. August 2, 2007

Solid release from Cash Money's prime (3.5/5)

In 1999, Cash Money Records was releasing music at an incredible rate, and "Guerrilla Warfare" is one of a high volume of long LPs released by the Cash Money Millionaires during this period. While it's certainly not on the level of its contemporary classics like B.G.'s Chopper City in the Ghetto and Juvenile's 400 Degreez, it's a satisfying album showcasing New Orleans's premier hip hop collective. And this is certainly the album to get if you want to hear the Hot Boys as a group. At this point, Cash Money was at their commercial and creative peak, and they were just embracing their place at the top of hip hop while still years away from any consumer backlash. Rap purists can go on and on about how their unvaried subject matter makes them embarrassments to hip hop, but I'll always enjoy Hot Boys music. What they might lack in pure lyricism, B.G., Turk, Juvenile, and Lil Wayne make up in interesting flows, punchlines, style, and chemistry. There's so much talent in this quartet, they really are a supergroup in every sense of the word. Mannie Fresh's productions are usually the true gem of a Cash Money release, but that's not the case here. Mannie's signature bounce beats with soulful instrumentals and dense soundscapes usually steal the show, but the music is notably understated here, taking a backseat to the talented MCs rather than taking front and center like it might on, say, a Big Tymers release. Each rapper is such a likable individual, and each has so much charisma and talent that it more than carries the album. That said, the album is definitely too long, with a bloated tracklist of 17 tracks running in at just under the CD limit of 80 minutes, and too many songs break the five minute barrier. The production can be a little boring at times, blame it on the fact that Mannie Fresh, despite his musical genius, was the most overworked producer in hip hop history at this point. Overall, "Guerrilla Warfare" is a memorable release that's sure to continue pleasing the Cash Money crowd, like it already has for eight years.

After a typically entertaining intro by Big Tymers, the album starts with perhaps Hot Boys' most well known song, "We on Fire." This song embraces the Cash Money braggadocio and extravagance as good as any, and the four MCs show a chemistry and uniqueness that made them stars, over a great Mannie Fresh beat. "Respect My Mind" lyrically is not the most impressive, but as far as style and swagger are concerned, it's great, with a glitzy beat and each rapper displaying their distinctive flow. "Help" has frenetic beats and nice horn instrumentation, Mannie Fresh performs well. "Ridin'" showcases simple production and typical flossing on the part of Hot Boys, it's a solid song, if not a little underwhelming. "Get Out tha Way" has a nice hook, otherwise it's another decent song but not too distinctive. I like "Clear tha Set" for what it is, Lil Wayne's solo, even though it's not absolutely memorable, and I like "I Feel" a little less. "Boys at War" is okay, musically a little boring and too long, this period is the album's weakest point. Juvenile uses a repetitive, conversational flow like in his classic "Ha" on the likable "You Dig," which has some very nice production. The memorable single "I Need a Hot Girl" follows, a Cash Money standard. I think my favorite song is "Tuesday & Thursday," because lyrically it is creative and musically it is excellent, a fine signature styled beat my Mannie Fresh. "Bout Whatever" is pretty nice, and "Shoot 1st" is clever and entertaining, a definite highlight. "Too Hot" closes out the album in representative fashon.

"Guerrilla Warfare" showcases the strengths and weaknesses of Cash Money and the Hot Boys in top fashion. If you're new to Cash Money music, this might not be the best album to start with, but fans of the rappers should pick this up if they haven't already. This is an uneven yet memorable album, and in many cases one for the collection. May 4, 2007

Wow!!!!

wow this album is incredible. when i first popped it in i thought besides the singles help, i need a hot girl, and we on fire that this cd was pretty weak. but after listening to it again i dont know how in any parts of hell i got that opinion!!! this has to be one of the top 10 greatest albums to ever come out of the south in mine and many other opinions. great lyrics, great beats by mannie fresh once again to make you bob your head until it falls off, and great track listing.
dont miss out on a classic album and cheat your ears out of great music.

top 5
1. get out tha way
2. help
3. boys at war
4. too hot
5. we on fire
this album is soo hot it could have 3 different top 5 lists! June 1, 2006

Ca Money Classic

#2.About Being a Hot Boy:9/10
#3.Classic About themselves:10/10
#4.B.G. Solo.its hot:10/10
#5.Second least favorite track:7.5/10
#7.B.G, Murders it in the begining:8/10
#8.Wayne Solo.He's Burnin' Blockz:9/10
#9.Classic about how they Feel:10/10
#10.8/10
#11.Classic.Juvie Solo.About Swollowing your pride and being a man:10/10
#12.Crazzy just don't like the Big Tymers much:9.5/10
#13.Classic about the cops raiding spots on Tuesdays & Thursdays:10/10
#14.Classic Turk Solo.Luv the hook:10/10
#16.Not really feeling it:7/10
#17.Classic about the havin the FED's after U:10/10 July 9, 2005

Hot boys is the group on cash money that put cash money on t

Hot boys is the group on cash money that put cash money on top charts. Hits likes Respect My Mind,Boys at War and I Need a Hot Girl . It give a 5 out of 5. March 5, 2005

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